Classic Volkswagen Gastonia

About Us

Mills Automotive Group treats the needs of each individual with paramount concern. We know that you have high expectations, and as a dealer group we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time. Allow us to demonstrate our commitment to excellence! Our commitment to our customers continues well beyond the date of purchase. We also have a professional team of technicians on hand with the skills and equipment to handle all manners of maintenance and repairs, as well as a full stock of authentic parts.

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Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Heat and A/C

What is the size of the team I’d be working with?

6 Techs including express team

What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?

8:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:00 Saturday

What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?

All VW specialty tools.

What type of break room facility is provided?

Separate breakroom for techs, includes fridge, freezer, coffee machine, microwave, and vending machines

How many bays does your shop have?

How many repair orders do you average per month?

350

What is your parts ordering process?

Part of digital MPI

What is your policy on side work?

All vehicles must have an open RO, no side work on VW vehicles. All others okay.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We offer factory training as well as state inspection training at no cost to our tech's.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

We offer in-house training to either become a used car technician or a certified VW technician

Can you describe your performance review process?

We have shop meetings twice a month and do one-on-one meetings once a month

What type of safety training is required?

Lift safety training

Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?

We use the ASE apprenticeship program

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Working on building relations with the local community college

Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?

Just recently getting involved

Where do you see the shop in five years?

This store is only 2 years old and growing strong in the community. We are constantly breaking all time records in parts and labor sales. We are pushing for aggressive growth in our service department

Do you have an application form and how long does it typically take to complete?

5-10 Minutes

Do you phone screen applicants before doing in-person interviews?

Yes

What do your in-person interviews entail?

Interview with service manager and shop foreman. Tour of the facility and shop.

Do you perform background checks, drug screening, or personality tests before hiring an applicant?

Yes, background, drug, driving abstract and Caliper assessment.

Do you perform a skill assessment before hiring an applicant? If yes, what does it entail?

We have the online Caliper assessment. The first 90 days of employment is where we assess the fit in the shop, attitude, and capability.

After an in-person interview, approximately how long should I expect to wait for a rejection or an offer?

24 hours

Approximately how long does the full hiring process take from submitting the application to the time of the hiring decision?

24-72 hours

Lube Technician Pay Range: $17 - $20/hour

DOE. $17 per hour based on time worked. As an incentive there is also a $20 flat rate bonus. We pay the higher of the two at the end of each pay period.

Service Advisor Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000/year

Depending on experience our advisors get a $1500 salary and at least 6% of parts and labor gross

Health Insurance Offered: We make available medical insurance for eligible regular, full-time employees and their dependents on the first of the month following sixty (60) days of continuous employment. The Dealership currently pays part of the cost of this insurance for eligible employees
Dental Insurance Offered: We make available dental insurance for eligible regular, full-time employees after sixty (60) days of continuous employment, at your own cost.
Vision Insurance Offered: We make available vision insurance for eligible regular, full-time employees after sixty (60) days of continuous employment, at your own cost.
Retirement Plan Offered: 401k
Sick Leave Not Offered
Vacation Offered: After one (1) full year of employment 5 weekdays After two (2) full years of employment 10 weekdays
Paid Holidays Offered: New Year’s Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
ST / LT Disability Offered: Basic amounts of life insurance, short term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance are included in the medical insurance plan. In addition, an employee may choose to purchase supplemental amounts of voluntary life insurance, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for the employee, the employee’s spouse, or the employee’s dependent children.
Life Insurance Offered: Basic amounts of life insurance, short term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance are included in the medical insurance plan. In addition, an employee may choose to purchase supplemental amounts of voluntary life insurance, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for the employee, the employee’s spouse, or the employee’s dependent children.
Uniforms Offered: Provided at no cost to technicians
Other Offered: Lunch provided on Saturdays

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Classic Volkswagen Gastonia - Technician Jobs in Gastonia, NC

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